Call center performance management tools -- designed to monitor agent performance by pulling together the appropriate metrics, such as calls handled and sale conversions -- fall under an umbrella of call center management tools called workforce optimization. While the benefits of workforce optimization have been proven, these technologies are still slow to catch on in the call center. According to analysts, reluctance to purchase these...

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1. True or False? The goal behind performance management is to use the abundance of data generated in the call center to better manage resources.

a) True b) False

2. Which of the following is not an effective way to reduce hold time in the call center?

a) Staff up to meet demand b) Offer more or better self service c) Limit callers to one request per call d) Reduce handle times through improved processes, training, system enhancements, or other changes.

3. True or False? According to some experts, losing an agent can cost a call center between $5,000 and $17,000.

a) True b) False

4. _____ is a technology that allows call center agents to access all available enterprise data and resources at once. It consists of dynamic analysis and reporting, based on data entered into a system less than one minute before the actual time of use. What is it?

6. Experienced agents in the call center can benefit from which types of training?

a) Up-training: retrains agents on issues identified during the quality assurance process or teaches agents about new products, services, systems or procedures. b) Communications training: teaches agents techniques for handling challenging customers. c) Time management training: assists agents in multi-tasking and managing their time effectively. d) All of the above

7. True or False? According to experts, the speech analytics market has peaked and we won't see it grow much this year or next.

a) True b) False

8. According to call center experts, what percentage of the call center budget should go to training?

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